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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-12T04:29:21.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Iranian players look on during the FIFA World Cup Qualifier match against Cambodia. Their participation in the World Cup is now in doubt. Photo: Getty Images  \n\n  \n\nThe statement from Minister of Sport Ahmad Donyamali today that Iran could not take part in a World Cup being co-hosted by the United States offered the clearest indication yet of the potential for a first withdrawal from global soccer's showpiece event in the modern era.",
  "title": "Iran World Cup withdrawal threat casts doubt over All Whites' opening opponent"
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